Upminster vs Valence

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Upminster Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Valence Metropolitan Police Service

      Upminster vs Valence Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Upminster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Valence
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,429 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upminster
      B Valence
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      65
      6,429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      6,796
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upminster
      B Valence
      Violent Crime
      16 ↓16%
      2,296 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑44%
      1,164 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑0%
      373 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      585 ↓11%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      290 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑100%
      293 ↓34%
      Drugs
      1 ↓88%
      282 ↑11%
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      344 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0
      200 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      0
      286 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      1
      162 ↑41%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      35 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      41 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      78 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upminster safer than Valence?

      Upminster has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Valence has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,429 crimes. Upminster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upminster vs Valence?

      Upminster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Valence shows -5.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upminster and Valence?

      In Upminster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In Valence, it is Violent Crime (2,296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upminster and Valence?

      Upminster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valence recorded 1,164. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Upminster vs Valence?

      Violent crime in Upminster totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,296 in Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upminster and Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upminster recorded 63 crimes (now 65, a change of +3.2%). Valence recorded 6,796 crimes previously (now 6,429, -5.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upminster and Valence?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Upminster has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Valence has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upminster and Valence?

      Upminster falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valence is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Upminster and Valence?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Upminster or Valence on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upminster and Valence. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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